Raising a Neglected Singer-Songwriter - Chapter 12



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12. That can’t be happening

“Huh, huh huh?!”

Cha Seong-jun swallowed the shock that was about to burst out without him knowing.

The one who got out of the pitch-black celebrity van was none other than top singer Yuna.

‘The brand model recruited by the marketing team was Yuna?’

I blinked in surprise and welcomed the real face of the entertainer who is called the most dignified person in the country.

Her snow-white skin looks like it has no pores, and her small face has distinct facial features that are densely packed. In particular, her trademark cat-like eyes captivate those who see her.

In addition, the short hush cut, which is difficult to digest for most people, is the pinnacle of trendiness.

And that’s not all.

‘Even though he’s wearing only a white t-shirt and jeans, which is every man’s dream, he has a physique that stands out!’

Here was a perfect example of what celebrity force is all about.

Another thought that comes to mind as the admiration naturally flows out.

‘Do they recognize me over there?’

It’s only been two days since I visited Paradise Shopping Mall.

Moreover, it must have left quite an impact because he committed the absurd act of offering to help right away and then running away.

He may have been imprinted in my mind as a crazy person.

‘What should I do? Should I ask her first if she remembers me? Or should I try something a little more cool and say, “I enjoyed your new song. The melody is nice, isn’t it?” and try to flirt a little? No, what’s the point of talking to her in the first place?’

In a short moment, a thousand thoughts pass through my head.

That was when.

“?”

Perhaps because he was staring straight at her face, Yuna looked back at Cha Sung-jun.

The moment when two people’s eyes met.

“!”

Yuna’s eyes twitch.

Then, her large eyes quickly moved up and down, scanning Cha Sung-jun.

As if trying to confirm something.

That reaction… I’m sure he remembers me-

“Hello. By the way, are you by any chance a fan of mine?”

“···Huh?”

I was so flustered by the unexpected reaction that I let out a funny snort.

Then, Yuna smiled brightly and pointed to Cha Seong-jun’s hand and asked.

“Signature. Weren’t you going to accept it?”

As I look down along my fingertips, I see a clear file. There is a blank piece of paper inserted that needs to be signed by the team leader.

Ah… a sign.

Cha Sung-jun looked at Yuna, who still had a smile on her face.

Looking at those bright eyes, it seems like she doesn’t recognize me.

No, maybe. The mother and daughter I met at the Paradise Shopping Mall might not have been Yuna…

‘Yeah, there’s no reason a top star like Yuna would come to Paradise Shopping Mall in the first place.’

Didn’t he even scream?

There was no way the goddess in front of me was the same person as that nuisance woman.

It would be more plausible if Yuna’s composer or producer participated in the production of this new song.

‘Then that’s right, I was mistaken.’

Cha Seong-jun, who was firmly convinced, immediately held out a piece of A4 paper and shouted.

“Yes! I’m a fan! Can I ask for your autograph?”

“Yes. What is your name?”

“Yes, there are 4 people in total. First, please call me Cha Seong-jun. Oh, and please add a heart at the end…”

*

The day of a popular celebrity is a very busy one.

The same was true for top singer Yuna, who entered the promotional season again last Sunday with the release of a digital single.

“Ugh, I’m tired.”

Yuna, who had been working a schedule that lasted from dawn until lunchtime, gets on the van with a groan.

She, lying down, checked the schedule for today that her manager had handed her.

The next schedule is a brand new product model meeting for a mid-sized beauty company.

There is a note saying that it will take about an hour to get there, as the location is Sangam.

“Sister, would you like some kimbap?”

To her, stylist Lee Su-ji hands her a roll of kimbap wrapped in foil.

Because of her tight schedule, she had a hard time eating proper meals, so she usually ate kimbap or simple fruit while on the go.

But today, she needed sleep more than food.

“I pass.”

After saying that, I leaned my head back and closed my eyes.

“Yuna, everyone’s here. Let’s get ready.”

As if time had disappeared, I arrived at the parking lot before I knew it.

I definitely fell asleep a little while ago…

“If you just sleep for 5 minutes and come down-”

“No, I can’t. I’m going to be late. And I’ll just touch up my makeup a little bit before I get off. My sister drooled and fell asleep again, so my makeup is all ruined.”

Lee Soo-ji, who cut off the complaint like a knife, pats powder pack on Yuna’s face.

It was filled with so much affection that it really brought me to my senses.

“Thank you, Suzy?”

“you’re welcome.”

Yuna shot him a quick glance and quickly put on an expression for public viewing.

A refreshing smile to look good to advertisers. First impressions are important.

Then, as the car door opened, she got out with light steps and smiled with eyes that seemed like they would melt.

At that moment.

‘Huh?!’

The lovely crescent eyes she created twitch.

There was a face that seemed somehow familiar.

He was a man who looked a lot like the weirdo I met at the Paradise Shopping Mall.

‘That stone eye back then···?’

She was momentarily flustered, but soon regained her composure.

‘That can’t be…’

The Ninja Turtle guy back then was a musician.

He is also a master in the field with genius talent.

I couldn’t even imagine that such a person was an ordinary office worker.

They’re probably just similar in appearance. The vibe seems a little different, too.

On the one hand, I was concerned about the surprised reaction when our eyes met, but…

Most fans who originally saw her tended to have similar reactions.

Judging from the fact that you brought an A4 paper to get an autograph, you’re definitely an ordinary fan.

“hello.”

Yuna, who was confident, straightened her expression and smiled brightly.

Then, the man who had been hesitating immediately handed me an autograph paper, saying he was a fan.

‘See, I told you I’m a fan.’

If the guy was a weirdo back then, he wouldn’t just ask for an autograph, he would mention the new song.

For example, ‘I enjoyed the new song. The melody is nice, isn’t it?’

‘···Somehow it’s a bit disappointing···.’

Afterwards, we moved to the meeting room under the guidance of the staff.

While walking down the hallway and waiting to board the VIP elevator.

‘hmm······.’

Yuna’s eyebrows furrow and open repeatedly.

Maybe it was because of the similar impressions, but the man who had just given me his autograph kept bothering me.

Unable to bear it any longer, she asked the manager quietly.

“Oppa. Did you see the face of the man who gave me his autograph earlier?”

“Huh? Man? No, I was so busy talking about the meeting with the person in charge that I didn’t really notice. Why?”

“···No, don’t worry about it.”

Yuna shook her head slightly and shook off her distracting thoughts.

Get your act together. You are a professional who came to work. You should not let your personal matters affect your work.

By the way.

‘This is ‘Unnie’s’ company.’

Yesterday, I got a call from my sister saying that she had installed the bed.

Since I had a full day’s schedule, I was worried about how my sister would be able to set up the heavy bed by herself···.

Fortunately, he said he received help from his coworkers.

···What’s surprising is that the coworker was a male employee!

– My sister is all grown up~ She even brought a man into the house without me knowing. Is he by any chance the man who will become your brother-in-law?

– What, what? Brother-in-law-?! That, that’s not it!

– Why are you stuttering? Well, my older sister is already married, so I’m sure my good younger sister will understand. But next time, tell me in advance. That way, no unfortunate incidents will occur-

– Hey, Seol Ha-yoon! Are you messing with my sister?!

After that, I had a hard time calming down my sister who was very angry by telling her that it was just a joke, but she still had questions.

‘What kind of person is he?’

The first man my sister brought home after she was born.

Ding-

While I was letting my imagination run wild, the elevator arrived.

Yuna has returned with a professional face once again.

*

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The afternoon went by quickly.

I gave Yuna’s autograph to the team leader and was bombarded with questions from my teammates.

So the questions were things like, “What was it like in real life?” and “Is his face really small?”

Then the topic soon turned to work.

“Wow, look at our company class.”

“You’re saying that you only spend money on advertisements like this?”

“But wouldn’t the company’s image improve?”

“What are you talking about, it’s Yuna. Anyway, the marketing team did a good job.”

Everyone was surprised at the company that hired Yuna.

On the other hand, there were more complaints about why the salary is like this even though the model is top-class, and whether the union is doing its job or not.

Representative Seol also spoke to me through messenger.

– Seongjun, come see me from the rooftop for a second.

– Let’s meet up on the rooftop. Sir, you’re not really trying to hit me, are you?

– I told you, let’s see when you come to work on Monday… Of course I was joking.

Following the joke.

– Mr. Seongjun, but was this model really really Yuna?

Seol Hye-yoon asks.

Judging from the fact that he put ‘really’ twice for emphasis, he seems to be quite excited.

Did Director Seol say he was a fan of Yuna too?

– Yes. It really was Yuna.

– Wow… You’ve been hiding this so well until now…

– Who’s hiding what? Oh, you were originally in the marketing team, right? Manager Seo didn’t even tell you about the embargo. Still, you must be upset since you were on the same team until recently.

– Yes, yes? Oh, ah, that’s right. Yes, it’s disappointing, really. By the way, have you listened to Yuna’s new song?

– I heard it. It was very emotional.

– Right! I like Yuna’s songs, but I like this style even more. Especially-

Seol Hye-yoon’s appreciation continues without end.

The most passionate look I’ve ever seen of her.

In that remaining time, Cha Sung-jun became Seol Hye-yoon’s bot.

*

After work.

Cha Seong-jun, who packed his recording equipment, headed to his newly contracted studio in Yeokchon-dong.

After an hour of cleaning and setting up the equipment, I had a studio that looked like the one you see on YouTube.

On one wall, I even put Yuna’s autograph, which I received today, in a frame!

“Hehehe.”

Cha Seong-jun, with both hands on his waist, smiled happily.

A small space of about 2 pyeong.

But I was satisfied just to be able to work on music without worrying about noise between floors.

No need to cover yourself with a blanket anymore!

Click-

After taking a commemorative selfie, I sat down on the chair.

I plan to make a light song to test if the equipment and program I’ve set up are working well, and to warm up.

Before that.

“My information.”

Before starting full-scale composition, I decided to check my current specs.

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[Cha Seong-jun Lv.2]

Title: Late bloomer singer-songwriter beginner

Stats: [Vocal Lv.5] [Range Lv.5] [Rhythm Lv.3]

[Appearance Lv.3] [Composition Lv.9] [Appeal Lv.1]

Skill: [Chest Breathing Lv.2] [Abdominal Breathing Lv.2] [Chest Breathing Lv.1]

[Casual Lv.1] [Guitar Playing Lv.2] [Piano Playing Lv.2]

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Stats and skills have increased considerably.

The most noticeable one among them is, of course.

“[Composition] Stats.”

As the main stat is in charge of ‘composition’, which is one of the axes for becoming a singer-songwriter, it has also reached a level 9, which is significantly higher.

We plan to make investing a high priority for future level-ups as well.

The next thing that caught my eye was none other than the [piano playing] skill.

As a byproduct of my neglected activity [piano practice], I got a message right before I fell asleep last night after returning from Hongdae.

[Black and white! Understanding the piano!]

[Skill [Piano Playing Lv.1] has been created.]

Unlike the composition skill, this time the skill was unlocked through two idle activities.

I don’t know the exact reason, but I guess it’s because I have some basic piano knowledge?

After that, I alternated between [playing guitar] and [playing piano] yesterday and today, and each level went up by one.

This is also to improve the efficiency of composition work.

Meanwhile, I had accumulated 4 Song Coins through login bonuses and missions, and was thinking of going all in on composing music right away, but then changed my mind.

Suddenly, a more appropriate investment idea occurred to me. It should be put to use right away for a new project I’m preparing.

So I closed the ‘My Information’ screen and put the Song Coin distribution on hold for a while.

“Okay. Now let’s make a real song.”

For easy and quick composition, selecting the song’s ‘theme’ is the top priority.

As with last time, it is best to find a motif for the song that is as light and simple as possible.

“Then how about the Jeonju Bibimbap-flavored triangle kimbap I had for dinner tonight? Or the Hell Monday series from the weekday series?”

Hmm… Neither of them are feeling well.

At least I finally have my own space…

“My Room… Oh, this one seems okay?”

Now that the theme has been decided, the next step is to capture the emotions that came with having your first studio and the feeling that the space gives you.

Oh, before that.

[You gain the ‘Emotion’ buff for 1 hour.]

I turned on [Movie Review] and applied the buff I had prepared in advance.

Then, like buds welcoming spring, the old people who had been crouching began to raise their heads one by one.

“Small but cozy and exciting…”

I placed my hands on the master keyboard, repeating the keywords that came to mind.

Tracks are stacked one after another on top of the previously blank MIDI program.

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